The Sunflower - Inviting Acessibility Around the World - with Paul White

CEO of Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, Paul White shares his journey so far in forming a global symbol for those with hidden disabilities. CEO of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, Paul White shares the origin and growth of the Sunflower initiative, which started in 2016 at Gatwick Airport to support people with non-visible disabilities. Paul shares how the Sunflower lanyard has helped individuals, including a mother traveling with her son and a man with dementia who regained his independence. The conversation delves into why the program operates as a for-profit business, supporting inclusion and accessibility worldwide, and the impact it makes on both customers and employees. He also touches on the importance of creating sunflower-friendly environments and the cultural nuances of implementing the program globally.BIOCEO, Paul White, is a passionate and dedicated advocate for disability rights, driving real change as the global CEO of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. With an unwavering commitment to inclusivity, accessibility and championing equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities, Paul has a genuine desire to ensure that the wearers of the Sunflower receive the patience, care and understanding they may need throughout their day from whoever they meet, wherever they may travel. CHAPTERS00:06:34 Origins of The Sunflower00:12:40 Is The Sunflower a charity organisation, why or why not?00:17:27 The Sunflower and Pride00:19:15 How The Sunflower can help employees00:23:15 How corporations can use The Sunflower in the workplace00:25:24 Language and Hidden Disabilities00:31:02 Sunflower-friendly environments around the world00:35:00 How companies can become allies of hidden disabilities + the purple pound00:41:33 Where to find out more about Hidden Disabilities SunflowerLINKSHidden Disabilities Sunflower WebsiteBayley House, AustraliaEuropean Pride Organization AssociationThe Purple PoundHDSunflower training videoZayed HigherEuropean Pride Organisers AssociationEp. 27 - The Undeniable Value of Neurodiversity - with Theo SmithEp. 44 - The Need for Clear Language around Neurodiversity - with Judy SingerEp. 49 - The Language of Neurodiversity - with Pasha MarloweIMAGE CREDITS (see images on Youtube video)Gatwick Airport - WikiThe Purple Pound logo - This is Me AgencySunflower logo - HDSunflower.comSuflower lanyards - HDSunflower.comSunflower...